Not everyone thinks New Jersey's landmark selection is the best choice.

"People identify the Statue of Liberty with New York. It's part of New York, it's part of New York history, it's part of New York folklore," said Rep. Peter King (R-NY). "Jersey can find something on their own, maybe a swamp or something."

King said New Jersey is trying to take one more thing from New York.

"I just wish for Jersey's sake it had something on its own -- not to try to steal from New York. They stole the Jets, they stole the Giants. Now, they're trying to steal the Statue of Liberty. Just give us a break," King said.